The implementation of STEM approach through project based learning to develop student's creativity

Abstract

One of the student's skills that must be developed suggested by the national curriculum through the learning process is creativity. The purpose of this study was to develop the student's creativity through the implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) approach using Project Based Learning Method. This research was a design research where the researchers develop the design of an innovative food project made from Salak by integrating the topic of 'ratio' in mathematics and 'food additives' in science. The research subjects were eighth grade students of Budi Utama Middle School. The research instrument used is a student worksheet (LKPD). The method of data collection carried out in this study was the interactive analytical methods of Miles and Huberman. The research showed that the STEM approach could be implemented by using Project Base Learning to improve student's creativity.